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Emirates Float Glass (EFG) LLC, founded by Dubai Investments PJSC has announced that the ground breaking ceremony of its 320,000 square meters plot at Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD 2), will be held on February 14, 2006.
Saudi Guardian International Float Glass Co., Ltd. (GulfGuard), along with its joint venture partners, Guardian Industries Corp., National Company for Glass Industries Ltd. ("Zoujaj") and Al Zamil Group will hold a groundbreaking ceremony…
Applied Photonics, USA and Jenoptik, Germany have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the commercialisation of laser cutting for flat panel display and cell phone manufacturers.
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Hall 15/I - Booth B25Bystronic is the global supplier of total solutions for the economical, application-engineered manufacture of architectural and automotive glass.
Offering a broad range of flat glass pre-processing and processing technology through a global network of sales offices and technical expertise, providing customers with consultancy and after-sales assistance.
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PAV. 14/1STAND C01, C19-E04For.El.’s proud association with Murano’s “The Wings of Venice – Le Ali di Venezia” continues at Vitrum with a fantastic display from the glassmaking masters.
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You are encouraged to join Rohmer & Stimpfig Pre-Processing Open House 2005. From September 21 to 23, 2005, you can get your own and personal impression on Rohmer & Stimpfig Performance, Technologies and latest developments.
Dubai Investments PJSC has announced that the construction of Emirates Float Glass, the first ever float glass plant in the UAE, is set to commence in October 2005 at the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi.